U-M Landscape Architecture Top Stories

Off to a Fine Start: Friday at the Centennial Celebration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:28:30 -0500

The Landscape Architecture program recently celebrated its one hundred year anniversary with a weekend's worth of fun, fellowship, and inspiration for the future. The Centennial Celebration was kicked-off on Friday afternoon with the Harlow O. Whittemore Panel Discussion: Reflecting on the Past, Designing for the Future.

Landscape Architecture Students and Faculty Receive National and International Awards

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:26:09 -0500

The Master's Project of MLA graduates Jennifer Dowdell, David LaClergue, Emily Marshall, and MS/MLA student Rebekah VanWieren was recognized with an International Federation of Landscape Architects Jury Award in the international student competition this month. The students’ project, was one of 10, and the only North American entry, honored out of 170 entered. Their faculty advisor was Professor Joan Nassauer, and their work was funded by the Genesee Institute in Flint, MI.

Landscape Architecture program accredited until 2014

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:11:55 -0500

The last week in October the review team from the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board(LAAB) was at SNRE re-evaluating the landscape architecture degree program. The Landscape Architecture program is happy to share the news that accreditation was awarded until 2014.

Study by SNRE Professor Nassauer examines vacant land in Genesee County

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:42:41 -0500

Flint, Mich. , January 9, 2009
A recently released report from the University of Michigan outlines a plan to care for vacant property in economically hard-hit Genesee County - and how other communities across the state can implement similar approaches.

Rosa Grena Kliass presented Scale and Significance: Main Issues for Landscape Architecture

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:44:46 -0400

Rosa Grena Kliass has worked for half a century to create landscape designs and conservation plans that celebrate the unique natural and cultural riches of Brazil while addressing the needs and desires of the Brazilian people. Her work ranges from parks in dense urban centers to broad environmental areas focused on preservation.

Landscape Architecture honors 15 students at awards luncheon

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:50:12 -0500

By Kevin Merrill
ANN ARBOR, March 10, 2009

The Landscape Architecture Program, which is ramping up to celebrate its 100th anniversary this fall, celebrated student achievement this week at its 2009 Scholarship Luncheon.

Best Careers for 2009 U.S News and World Report: Landscape Architect

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:25:05 -0400

The US News and World Report magazine lists Landscape Architect as one of 30 careers that offer "strong outlooks and high job satisfaction".

2008 Clarence Roy/JJR lecture featured Herbert Dreiseitl

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:36:16 -0500

Herbert Dreiseitl

The 2008 Clarence Roy/JJR lecture featured Herbert Dreiseitl, a world-renowned landscape architect and water hydrologist. He presented “Fresh Ideas for Urban Water.”

Dreiseitl’s designs have drawn international praise for their physical and thematic integration of water.

Researcher finds link between greenbelts, students' desire to walk to school

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:25:16 -0500

By Diane Swanbrow

ANN ARBOR, MI, March 27, 2008

Maybe when we were their age, we walked five miles to school, rain or shine. So why don't most children today walk or bike to school?

Wyss Conservation Scholars -- Nicholas Deyo and Clayton Elliott for 2008-2010

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:11:28 -0500

Announcing the 2008-2010 Michigan cohort of Wyss Conservation Scholars --

Nicholas Deyo and Clayton Elliott.

New Book — From the Corn Belt to the Gulf

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:11:36 -0500

Ann Arbor, MI, August 28, 2007

A new book, From the Corn Belt to the Gulf, edited by Joan Iverson Nassauer, Professor, University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE), Mary V. Santelmann (Oregon State University), and Donald Scavia (Professor, SNRE) from RFF Press/Resources for the Future Press. It offers a science-based approach to policy solutions to the environmental and societal impacts of Corn Belt agriculture.

SNRE welcomes students to its largest-ever Visit Day

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:01:24 -0500

Ann Arbor, Michigan , March 13, 2008
More than 150 admitted and prospective students will visit the Dana Building today (Friday, March 14) during the largest-ever Visit Day at the School of Natural Resources and Environment.

Students spend the day learning more about the school's 10 areas of study by talking with current students and faculty. During lunch in the Ford Commons, students will learn more about the school's affiliated centers of excellence as well as its dual-degree programs.

A welcome message from Acting SNRE Dean J. David Allan

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:57:42 -0500

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, September 2, 2008

Welcome to SNRE for the 2008-2009 Academic Year!

It's exciting to see all the activity as we gear up for another semester and academic year. New students, I hope you enjoyed our orientation at the Bio Station as much as I did - it was great to get to know each other. Returning students, faculty and staff, we're glad to have you back.

SNRE students contribute to winning paper on climate change

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:41:51 -0500

Ann Arbor, Michigan , April 14, 2008

Global climate change and coastal brownfield redevelopment are two subjects that on the surface don't play well together.

But a group of University of Michigan graduate students, including four from its School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE), have come up with an award-winning strategy. Their proposal calls for linking the subjects with a glue: a planning and design concept known as "resilience."

Landscape Architecture students star in 3rd Annual SNRE Earth Art Installations

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:28:25 -0500

ANN ARBOR, MI, April 7, 2008

The 3rd Annual SNRE Earth Art installations start today (Monday, April 7), featuring the work of Landscape Architecture students from "NRE 503: Imprints & Archetypes." The exhibits can be viewed through Friday.

The outdoor exhibits this year move off main campus to two locations: North Campus Quad and the Nichols Arboretum. In past years, the presentations were set up in the Main Campus Diag near the Dana Building. But preparations for the 2008 commencement forced the exhibits to relocate this year.